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Deals of the Hour / November 1, 2010, 4:40 pm

AIG Group set to repay $37 billion in bailout money

AIG says it closed its sale of American Life Insurance Co. Monday to MetLife Inc. for $16.2 billion. It said last week that it raised $20.51 billion through an initial public offering for AIA Group Ltd. The money will go toward paying off the more than $ ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-11-01T22:56:20Z)

Vikings' Brett Favre says he's fine

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Brett Favre isn't the only one who's hurting. The Minnesota Vikings are beat up in many ways. Their Super Bowl aspirations are in serious trouble, after falling to 2-5 following Sunday's loss at New England . According to sports ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-01T19:50:13Z)

Improving cargo security system could cost billions _ and offer little extra protection

LONDON (AP) — The technology exists to safeguard the world's air transport system against threats like the Yemen -based mail bombs, but the cost may be too high to be practical. Analysts warn that the cost of screening every piece of air cargo in a bid ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-01T21:30:26Z)

Quinn distances self from ally who calls Brady racist, homophobic

A West Side get out the vote rally today backfired for Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn when the governor was forced to quickly distance himself from racially charged and politically controversial criticism about his Republican opponent made by the man who ... (Source: Chicago Tribune (blog) 2010-10-22T23:58:18Z)

USC to build $70M athletic center

LOS ANGELES -- Southern California will construct a $70 million athletics building with new offices and training facilities for the football team. New athletic director Pat Haden announced the school's plans Saturday before the Trojans (No. 24 AP) took on ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-30T23:27:21Z)

USC announces new student-athlete facilities

USC Athletic Director Pat Haden announced plans Saturday for a new athletic complex to replace the facilities in Heritage Hall, making it the first university construction project announced since the completion of the Ronald Tutor Campus Center. The two ... (Source: Daily Trojan 2010-11-01T08:44:30Z)

Fixing cargo security system could cost billions _ and still offer little more safety

LONDON (AP) — The glaring weakness of the cargo shipping system has been laid bare by the Yemen -based mail bomb plot — but the cost of fixing it may be too high for governments, airlines and shippers to stomach during a global downturn. Analysts warn ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-01T18:45:48Z)

Algeria set to buy Djezzy mobile firm

ALGIERS: Algeria said Sunday it was determined to buy Algerian mobile operator Djezzy which is currently being acquired by Norwegian-Russian telecoms giant Vimpelcom as part of a major takeover deal. Vimpelcom said earlier this month it would consider ... (Source: Saudi Gazette 2010-10-31T22:36:03Z)

Report: Tiago Splitter to Debut Tonight

It's official. The Tiago Splitter era begins tonight for the Spurs. Forty months after the Spurs made Splitter the 28th overall pick in the 2007 draft, and after he spent his entire first NBA preseason on the shelf with a strained calf muscle, the 6-foot ... (Source: Hoops World 2010-11-01T19:28:45Z)

USC to construct $70 million athletic center

LOS ANGELES -- Southern California will construct a $70 million athletics building with new offices and training facilities for the football team. New athletic director Pat Haden announced the school's plans Saturday before the No. 24 Trojans took on top ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-31T02:19:09Z)

NFL Sunday 8: Favre gets knocked out, Vikings fall to Patriots

Click on the photo for a roundup of NFL's Week 8.   When, sometime in the near future, Brett Favre gets inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Brad Childress won't be asked to introduce him at Canton.   We probably already knew this much before ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-01T19:43:04Z)

AIG says 2 recent sales raised $37 billion; money will be used to repay government bailout

NEW YORK (AP) — AIG says it has raised $37 billion from the recent sale of two foreign insurance units to help repay U.S. government bailout money. AIG says it closed its sale of American Life Insurance Co. Monday to MetLife Inc. for $16.2 billion. It ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-01T11:50:37Z)

Orascom Tel must settle debts before deal"

Orascom Telecom must settle all its liabilities before Algeria will conclude a deal to nationalise the Egyptian firm's local mobile phone unit, Algerian Prime Minister, Ahmed Ouyahia, said on Sunday. Orascom Telecom has reluctantly agreed to negotiate ... (Source: NEXT 2010-10-31T22:14:34Z)

Curb those trades

Q What are trading curbs? — S.B., Fort Wayne, Ind. ATrading curbs on program trading were instituted by the New York Stock Exchange after the crash of 1987 to temporarily restrict all or some trading during periods of volatility. Program trading was ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-10-31T11:16:01Z)

Warriors Don't Make Extension Offer To B. Wright

The Warriors will not offer a contract extension to Brandan Wright, according to a team source. "We'll be evaluating Brandan throughout the season," Larry Riley said via text message. "We have a good relationship with both Brandan and his agent," who is ... (Source: RealGM 2010-11-01T08:08:43Z)

Matthew Stafford shows old strength in Lions practice; 18 sit out

Allen Park — There was a laundry list of absentees from Lions practice Wednesday. In all, 18 players missed practice: RB Jahvid Best, RB Kevin Smith, TE Will Heller, TE Brandon Pettigrew, G Stephen Peterman, QB Shaun Hill, DE Kyle Vanden Bosch, CB Nate ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-20T20:11:37Z)

Algeria Demands Settlement of Debts and Taxes Before Djezzy Sale

­The Algerian government will only complete its planned buyout of Orascom Telecom's local subsidiary, Djezzy after Orascom settles its debts and pays back its taxes, the Algerian newspaper El-Khabar has reported, citing Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia ... (Source: Cellular-News 2010-11-01T09:41:46Z)

Gaming industry hoping Congress will offer help

Casino companies are finally starting to see online gaming as a possible growth engine for the industry and are talking with members of Congress about four different bills floating through the House and Senate. The November elections may result in a more ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-10-31T06:51:09Z)

Hendon introduces Quinn, calls Brady racist, homophobic

A West Side get-out-the-vote rally Saturday backfired for Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn when the governor was forced to quickly distance himself from racially charged criticism about his Republican foe made by the man who introduced him, Chicago mayoral ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-24T02:41:46Z)

AIG says 2 recent sales raised US$37 billion; money will be used to repay government bailout

NEW YORK (AP) - AIG says it has raised US$37 billion from the recent sale of two foreign insurance units to help repay U.S. government bailout money. AIG says it closed its sale of American Life Insurance Co. Monday to MetLife Inc. for US$16.2 billion. It ... (Source: Today Online 2010-11-01T14:20:57Z)

Fixing cargo security system could cost billions — and still offer little more safety

LONDON - The glaring weakness of the cargo shipping system has been laid bare by the Yemen-based mail bomb plot — but the cost of fixing it may be too high for governments, airlines and shippers to stomach during a global downturn. Analysts warn that the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-01T19:43:04Z)

Blazers avoid extending Oden's deal

A team spokesman says the Portland Trail Blazers won't offer a contract extension to former No. 1 pick Greg Oden before the Monday deadline. The Oregonian reported Friday that the Blazers and Oden's representatives agreed there would be no extension ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-31T02:33:28Z)

Lions still have plenty to play for this season

Allen Park — The Lions are in the cellar of the NFC North at 1-5, but they're only 21/2 games back from the division-leading Bears (4-3) and Packers (4-3). The NFC as a whole is pretty weak, meaning teams that are 9-7 or 8-8 could qualify for the ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-26T08:08:40Z)

Blazers: No contract extension for Oden

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Portland Trail Blazers won't offer a contract extension to former No. 1 pick Greg Oden before the Monday deadline, a team spokesman said Saturday The Oregonian reported Friday that the Blazers and Oden's representatives agreed there ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-31T18:39:50Z)

Blazers Not Extending Oden's Contract

NEW YORK (AP) -- A team spokesman says the Portland Trail Blazers won't offer a contract extension to former No. 1 pick Greg Oden before the Monday deadline. NEW YORK (AP) -- A team spokesman says the Portland Trail Blazers won't offer a contract extension ... (Source: KOLO TV Reno 2010-10-31T01:07:34Z)

Ask The Fool

S.B., Fort Wayne, Ind. Trading curbs on program trading were instituted by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) after the crash of 1987 to temporarily restrict all or some trading during periods of volatility. Program trading was blamed, at least in part ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-11-01T08:44:30Z)

DeAndre Levy gets start for Lions at linebacker

Detroit Lions middle linebacker DeAndre Levy will start for just the second time this year today against the Washington Redskins. Levy, who's battled groin and ankle injuries most of the season, is active for the first time since a Week 3 game against ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-11-01T06:42:49Z)

After postgame rant, Randy Moss gone from Minnesota, Childress tells Vikings in team meeting

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Just four weeks ago, Randy Moss gushed about returning to Minnesota. He felt fortunate to return to his first team and was looking forward to seeing those purple No. 84 jerseys again. So much for the happy reunion. After three ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-01T23:10:39Z)

Afghan war pumps billions into Oshkosh Corp.

Oct. 28, 2010 | The war in Afghanistan continues to pump billons of dollars into Oshkosh Corp., as the specialty truck-maker said Thursday that sales in its defense division climbed nearly 56% in the recent quarter. Oshkosh earned $116.6 million, or $1.28 ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-29T11:39:52Z)

Golden State Warriors Wiretap

Warriors news gathered from around the net. The Warriors will not offer a contract extension to Brandan Wright, according to a team source. "We'll be evaluating Brandan throughout the season," Larry Riley said via text message. "We have a good relationship ... (Source: RealGM 2010-11-01T08:08:43Z)

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